Shipbuilder VARD has been contracted to design and construct 5 walk-to-work vessels for a world buyer. The corporate stated in a media launch the vessels will present upkeep, provide, and operational companies to offshore platforms within the oil and fuel sector.
The vessels are a VARD 3 32 design that includes an general size of 88 meters (288 ft), a motion-compensated walk-to-work system, and a 3D energetic motion-compensated crane with a capability of 15 tons at 30 meters (98 ft). The design relies on VARD’s portfolio of SOV designs and options the most recent hull design optimized for low gas consumption, in addition to excessive operability and luxury. The vessels are additionally geared up with a diesel/electrical and battery-hybrid propulsion system, the corporate stated.
“The brand new contract contributes to strengthening VARD’s main place on help vessels inside the offshore vitality market”, Vard Group CEO Cathrine Kristiseter Marti stated. “The contract exhibits VARD’s power in creating tailored options, partnering with clients to discover and design new superior vessels and options”.
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“That is the results of intensive collaboration to fine-tune a vessel idea to satisfy the operational necessities in a cost-effective method”, Ove Dimmen, SVP for Gross sales and Advertising, stated.
Every vessel might be geared up with know-how delivered by VARD subsidiaries, such because the SeaQ package deal delivered by Vard Electro. “For full management and monitoring of the vessels, together with optimized gas consumption, the supply features a digital scope consisting of SeaQ Built-in Automation System, SeaQ Vitality Energy Administration System, and SeaQ Inexperienced Pilot”, VARD stated.
The vessels will characteristic Vard Electro’s SeaQ Built-in Bridge, and the SeaQ Communication system providing a sturdy IT infrastructure for networking, telephony, intercom, CCTV, and infotainment to help every day operations. Vard Interiors will present HVAC-R, piping programs, and fashionable inside options that promote performance and well-being aboard the vessel.
All 5 vessels might be constructed, outfitted, commissioned, and delivered from Vard Vung Tau in Vietnam. The primary 4 vessels might be delivered within the second half of 2027, and the ultimate unit early in 2028, VARD stated.
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